Iran
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Iran strikes Gulf cities as Middle East conflict escalates
Iranian missiles strike Gulf cities in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, hitting Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar with casualties and flight cancellations.
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Presidency orders probe into military defiance over Iran naval exercise
President Ramaphosa appointed a commission to investigate why military leaders ignored his order to exclude Iran from naval exercises in South Africa.
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Trump renews Iran threats while Europe rallies over Greenland
Trump warns Iran ‘time running out’ for nuclear deal as protest deaths reach 6 200. European leaders rally over Greenland row.
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South African Defence Minister orders probe into Iranian naval exercise participation
CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a formal inquiry into reports that Iranian warships participated in recent multinational naval exercises off Cape Town, apparently in defiance…
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MTN faces US Justice Department investigation over Iran and Afghanistan operations
South Africa’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, MTN Group, has disclosed that it is currently under investigation by the United States Department of Justice regarding its business activities in Iran and…
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SANDF chief in crossfire after controversial Iran visit
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is facing mounting pressure to explain controversial political statements he made during an official visit to Iran this week, with…
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Khamenei says Trump ‘exaggerated’ impact of US strikes on nuclear sites
TEHRAN, IRAN – The Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that US President Donald Trump “exaggerated” the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance…
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On the 12th day of the Iran-Israel conflict, Trump says a ceasefire is in force
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was in force , urging both sides to “not violate it” on the 12th day of the…
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Numerous airlines disrupted due to Middle East conflict
PARIS, FRANCE – Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages and the United States joins the fight. The…
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Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks
TEHRAN, IRAN – Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict “serious” damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic’s nuclear facilities, as the Iran-Israel war entered its 11th day…
